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Russia’s Negotiating Strategy

It has been about three months since U.S. President Donald Trump began the negotiation process with Russian President Vladimir Putin for peace in Ukraine....

Daily Memo: Turkey-Syria Ties and Israeli Concerns

Growing partnership. The head of Turkey's National Intelligence Organization, Ibrahim Kalin, met on Tuesday with the Syrian president and foreign minister during an official...

A Tale of Two Elections

In the space of a week, two of the United States’ closest historical allies held elections over which the shadow of Washington loomed large....

Daily Memo: Israel Reacts to Criticism, China Calls Europe

Condemnation. The leaders of Britain, France and Canada issued a joint statement condemning Israel’s expanded ground operations in Gaza, demanding humanitarian access and warning...

Different Outlooks on Trump’s Gulf Visit

U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intention in March to visit and conclude trade deals with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar....

Daily Memo: US and Iran Lay Out Conflicting Red Lines

Red lines. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff drew a red line on Iran’s nuclear program, saying Washington would not permit Iran to retain any...

The US Shifts Course in the Red Sea Standoff

Earlier this month, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the end of U.S. airstrikes against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement. The decision followed a ceasefire agreement...

Daily Memo: Developments in Syria

New occupants. The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have begun moving fighters to bases in the Al-Omar and Conoco oil and gas fields in Deir...

Russia’s Rivers: A Viable Trade Alternative?

In a bit of performance art at Russia’s Victory Day parade on May 9, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a big show of sitting...

Daily Memo: A Shaky Start to Russia-Ukraine Negotiations

Tempered expectations. Russia and Ukraine are expected to hold their first direct talks since March 2022 in Istanbul on Thursday. Early Thursday, the Kremlin...

Saudi Arabia and US Strategy for the Middle East

The United States has upgraded Saudi Arabia’s international standing as part of Washington’s broader strategy to rebalance power in the Middle East. The Trump...

Daily Memo: Trump Meets Syrian Leader

Support for Syria. U.S. President Donald Trump met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, a day after Trump announced he...
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